Not near your Echo?
If you’re out of Echo’s earshot, learn how to control Alexa from your phone.
you’ve got the option to use your smartphone as an Echo remote and give commands from youriOSorAndroiddevice.
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The terms Alexa and Echo are often used interchangeably.
However, Alexa is a voice assistant, and the Echo is a physical rig.
initiate the Alexa app on your phone.
SelectOKto allow Alexa to use Bluetooth.
Sign in to your Amazon account.
On the setup screen, select yourname,I’m Someone Else, orI’m Kids.
TapAllowto give Amazon contact and notification permissions.
TapLaterto skip this part of the setup process.
TapContinueto teach Alexa your voice.
TapOKto let Alexa reach the gear’s microphone.
On theVoice Profile Createdscreen, tapNext.
From theHomescreen, tapDevices.
Tap theplus signto add a new Echo rig.
TapAdd Deviceand follow the prompts to set up the Echo.
When the Echo is set up, you’re ready to control it using the Alexa app.
(It saysTap to talk to Alexabeneath the icon.)
TapTurn onto talk to Alexa hands-free on your equipment.
If you haven’t previously given Alexa access to your machine’s microphone, tapAllow.
TapAllow While Using Appto enable hands-free voice communication with Alexa.
The Alexa app is ready to hear your voice commands.
When you press theAlexaicon, you’ll see a darker screen with a pulsating blue line.
Speak into your smartphone as if you were talking to your Echo and issue a command.
When thePlay onpop-up menu appears, opt for Echo.
The music should begin playing on the Echo rig.
